Hey all,

 

Brand new to bass fishing. Truman is my home lake. I know where to find the crappie, but pretty lost on bass. Looking for lake specific tips. Also, I'd be up for fishing with anyone from time to time. I have a boat or can come in yours. Going to give it a shot this weekend and see what I can make happen.

Also open to LOZ, its right next door.

Truman can be a tough one for bass. Lake conditions can change pretty quickly and the lake doesn't have the population density that some of the other area lakes have. That being said, I really enjoy the extra space and ability to get off the beaten path. 

 

If I were starting out, I would focus on downstream areas of the lake (Longshoal, State Park, Osage Bluff, etc.). I think populations are more consistent in those areas. 

 

I fished loz this weekend and it was pretty tough in the niangua. Water quality is changing rapidly in that area. I think it's going to get really good this week, but the big bass bash is this weekend (it'll be crazy out there I'm sure).

 

- Jared

52 minutes ago, KCFinesse said:

Truman can be a tough one for bass. Lake conditions can change pretty quickly and the lake doesn't have the population density that some of the other area lakes have. That being said, I really enjoy the extra space and ability to get off the beaten path. 

 

If I were starting out, I would focus on downstream areas of the lake (Longshoal, State Park, Osage Bluff, etc.). I think populations are more consistent in those areas. 

 

I fished loz this weekend and it was pretty tough in the niangua. Water quality is changing rapidly in that area. I think it's going to get really good this week, but the big bass bash is this weekend (it'll be crazy out there I'm sure).

 

- Jared

I forgot that tournament is this weekend. I'll stay Truman side for sure. It is just LOZ side correct?

My camper is really close to long shoal so I imagine I'll explore that area starting off. Thanks for the info!

On 4/8/2025 at 11:03 AM, Wilk816 said:

I forgot that tournament is this weekend. I'll stay Truman side for sure. It is just LOZ side correct?

 

I believe that it is only LOZ.

 

Good luck if you go out, I would think the fishing this weekend would be pretty good!

 

- Jared